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Henry Plumptre to join Cambridge Stud

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 9:43am

Godolphin's former Australian managing director Henry Plumptre will join New Zealand's Cambridge Stud as chief executive.  Read more »

Daniel Northey injured in track fall

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 9:21am

Jockey Daniel Northey has suffered suspected pelvic injuries in a trackwork incident at Scone.  Read more »

Marsha sold for European record

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 8:53am

Group One-winning mare Marsha has been bought by Coolmore for a European auction record six million guineas at Tattersalls.  Read more »

It's Somewhat on target for Kingston Town

Wednesday 6 December 2017, 6:59am

Kingston Town Stakes second favourite It's Somewhat has had the ideal preparation ahead of the Group One race over 1800m at Ascot.  Read more »

A Showdown looms for 2YOs at Caulfield

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 5:39pm

After squaring off in the boxing ring a real Showdown looms on the racetrack for trainers Troy Corstens and Henry Dwyer.  Read more »

Hunter studs up in arms over mine decision

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 5:32pm

The NSW government has renewed an underground exploration licence at the Drayton South site in the Upper Hunter, while ruling out an open-cut mine.  Read more »

Trainer Garry Kirkup undergoes 2nd surgery

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 5:05pm

Canberra trainer Garry Kirkup has undergone a second abdominal surgery for injuries he suffered in a car accident in which his partner Samara Johnson died.  Read more »

$1 million The Showdown set for Caulfield

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 4:34pm

A new $1 million race for two-year-olds will be the feature of the fifth annual Victorian Owners and Breeders Raceday at Caulfield.  Read more »

The Showdown a great initiative: Dwyer

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 4:33pm

A new $1 million race will be the highlight for the fifth annual Victorian Owners and Breeders Incentive Scheme race day at Caulfield in 2019.  Read more »

Newnham aims newcomer at Magic Millions

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 4:04pm

Mark Newnham will unveil debutante Carnina at Rosehill for the first of two possible attempts to qualify for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast.  Read more »

The Tin Man withdrawn from HK Sprint

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 3:40pm

English horse The Tin Man has been taken out of the Hong Kong International Sprint after arriving with a temperature.  Read more »

Grey Lion out to break through at Pakenham

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 2:47pm

The Pakenham Cup will be import Grey Lion's latest chance to break through for his first Australian win after his last-start third in the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Lake Lugarno has third crack at metro win

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 2:17pm

Lake Lugarno will make the trip from Forbes to Sydney for the third time in search of a long-awaited metropolitan win for veteran trainer Barry Molloy.  Read more »

Scott Jones out of coma after gas blast

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 1:58pm

Lismore Turf Club manager Scott Jones is out of an induced coma about two weeks after suffering burns to 45 per cent of his body in a blast at the racecourse.  Read more »

Black Heart Bart favourite for Perth G1

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 1:05pm

Black Heart Bart is favourite to claim his sixth Group One win in the weight-for-age Kingston Town Stakes in Perth after a close second in the Railway Stakes.  Read more »

Jones fatal fall an accident: stewards

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 12:49pm

Racing NSW stewards have concluded the Warialda fall in which popular country jockey Darren Jones suffered fatal injuries, was an accident.  Read more »

International jockeys' championships in HK

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 11:48am

A look at the 12 jockeys taking part in the International Jockeys' Championship in Hong Kong, including Australian Hugh Bowman.  Read more »

Setback for star NZer Gingernuts

Tuesday 5 December 2017, 8:54am

Triple Group One winner Gingernuts has had a setback after surgery to repair a broken pastern.  Read more »

Randwick to host second Chinese Festival

Monday 4 December 2017, 6:22pm

The Chinese Festival will again be held at Randwick, coinciding with the possible return of Winx.  Read more »

Jamie Kah called up for NZ jockeys' series

Monday 4 December 2017, 5:58pm

South Australian jockey Jamie Kah will replace the suspended Blake Shinn in the Jockeys' World Cup Prelude in New Zealand.  Read more »

Chris Waller happy with Tom Melbourne

Monday 4 December 2017, 5:49pm

Tom Melbourne's Group One efforts haven't always pleased punters but his trainer Chris Waller is happy with him ahead of the Kingston Town Classic.  Read more »

Markets released for big Sydney races

Monday 4 December 2017, 5:10pm

Markets have been released for feature races at Randwick during The Championships and the second running of The Everest.  Read more »

Portelli hoping for drying weather

Monday 4 December 2017, 5:00pm

Trainer Gary Portelli will keep an eye on the weather before committing Single Bullet to a start at Rosehill.  Read more »

Oncidium Ruler on target for Pakenham Cup

Monday 4 December 2017, 4:56pm

Trainer Mick Kent is expecting the 2500 metres of the Pakenham Cup to suit in-form stayer Oncidium Ruler.  Read more »

Rudy heads entries for Brisbane Handicap

Monday 4 December 2017, 3:38pm

Trainer Helen Page has confirmed stable star Rudy will run exclusively in Brisbane this summer.  Read more »

Taylor Marshall gets suspension relief

Monday 4 December 2017, 2:47pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has shaved four meetings off a careless riding suspension incurred by apprentice Taylor Marshall.  Read more »

Vlad Duric claims first Singapore title

Monday 4 December 2017, 2:41pm

A winning double at the final meeting has cemented Australian Vlad Duric's first Singapore jockeys' premiership.  Read more »

Fradd wins jockey series in Mauritius

Monday 4 December 2017, 9:52am

Brisbane rider Robbie Fradd has won an international jockeys' challenge in Mauritius representing his native South Africa.  Read more »

Jockey killed, partner injured in accident

Monday 4 December 2017, 9:48am

Canberra trainer Garry Kirkup remains in an induced coma after a car accident in which his partner, track rider and picnic jockey Samara Johnson, died.  Read more »

Spirit Of Boom Colt Flies On Debut

Monday 4 December 2017, 9:05am

Few missed the trial of the David Atkins-trained Jonker on the Beaumont track back on November 21, so it was no surprise that he was sent off an odds-on favourite at his career debut in Sunday's Max Lees Classic (900m) at Newcastle.  Read more »

Elliott forges ahead of Mullins

Monday 4 December 2017, 6:30am

Gordon Elliott is refusing to get carried away by talk of a first Irish trainers' title despite claiming all three Grade One winners at Fairyhouse.  Read more »

Jonker adds his name to Millions list

Sunday 3 December 2017, 5:55pm

Newcastle juvenile Jonker has made an impressive debut to stakes his claim for inclusion in the Magic Millions Classic field.  Read more »

Two winners for Patrick Moloney in NZ

Sunday 3 December 2017, 5:36pm

Victorian jockey Patrick Moloney has ridden a winner at each of the two meetings he rode at in New Zealand.  Read more »

Bosanova to dance through summer

Sunday 3 December 2017, 4:43pm

Gold Coast mare All Over Bosanova will have two runs this summer before she gets ready for a possible trip to Sydney.  Read more »

Bart ready for Kingston Town challenge

Sunday 3 December 2017, 4:36pm

Black Heart Bart has continued to please the Darren Weir stable and is ready to tackle the 1800m of the Kingston Town Stakes in Perth.  Read more »

Gerald Ryan excited about Villiers

Sunday 3 December 2017, 4:30pm

Gerald Ryan's stable stalwart Red Excitement has whown he is back in the groove and will head to the Villiers Stakes.  Read more »

Wyong next stop for La Pomme De Pin

Sunday 3 December 2017, 2:41pm

The Wyong Magic Millions Classic in NSW is next on the agenda for talented Adelaide filly La Pomme De Pin, a dominant winner at Ballarat last start.  Read more »

Total Recall wins thriller at Newbury

Sunday 3 December 2017, 11:53am

Total Recall has given trainer Willie Mullins a win to savour in the Ladbrokes Trophy Chase at Newbury.  Read more »

NSW favourite for jockeys origin series

Sunday 3 December 2017, 10:51am

NSW has been installed the early favourite for the Origin Jockeys Challenge in Queensland.  Read more »

Viddora finally gets Group One win

Saturday 2 December 2017, 8:42pm

South Australian mare Viddora has claimed an overdue Group One win in the Winterbottom Stakes in Perth.  Read more »

Kim Waugh makes smart call on Uptown Lad

Saturday 2 December 2017, 6:39pm

Kim Waugh's decision not to scratch Uptown Lad from the last at Rosehill due to a heavy track has paid off as the gelding romped to victory.  Read more »

Monsieur Gustave wins George Moore

Saturday 2 December 2017, 6:33pm

Vastly improved Monsieur Gustave has shown his usual fight to win his fourth straight stakes race, the Group Three George Moore Stakes.  Read more »

Jungle Edge wins again in wet at Sandown

Saturday 2 December 2017, 6:04pm

Noted wet-track specialist Jungle Edge has sprinted to victory on a heavy track at Sandown, giving apprentice Georgina Cartwright her first city win.  Read more »

Egyptian Symbol makes her mark at Rosehill

Saturday 2 December 2017, 5:55pm

Egyptian Symbol has begun her latest campaign in style, with a decisive Listed win at Rosehill.  Read more »

Testashadow shines to lift gloom

Saturday 2 December 2017, 5:50pm

Testashadow heads to the Villiers Stakes at Randwick after the gelding reinvigorated his career with a timely victory in the Festival Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Pierata on course for big bonus

Saturday 2 December 2017, 5:44pm

Sydney colt Pierata has shown connections were right in knocking back an offer for him by winning the first leg of a $500,000 treble series at Doomben.  Read more »

Miss Wonderland returns with Sandown win

Saturday 2 December 2017, 5:02pm

Miss Wonderland has produced a powerful late finish to claim a first-up win on heavy ground at Sandown.  Read more »

Broadside delivers at Rosehill

Saturday 2 December 2017, 4:55pm

Broadside has come out of the pack to claim the Listed ATC Cup at Rosehill in his first start since he won the Newcastle Cup.  Read more »

Vinland impresses at a wet Sandown

Saturday 2 December 2017, 4:44pm

The Tony McEvoy-trained Vinland has raced to a dominant win on a heavy track at Sandown, earning high praise from his jockey Andrew Mallyon.  Read more »

Snowdens' filly too fast in Mode Plate

Saturday 2 December 2017, 4:20pm

The Snowden training partnership's Pretty Fast has earned a valuable black-type win in the Listed Mode Plate at Doomben.  Read more »

Sedanzer takes another step forward

Saturday 2 December 2017, 4:06pm

In-form mare Sedanzer is closing in on a step up in class to black type after extending her unbeaten preparation at Rosehill.  Read more »

Volpe sprints to Highway win at Rosehill

Saturday 2 December 2017, 3:33pm

A masterful ride by Jean Van Overmeire has helped Volpe to a dashing win in the Highway Handicap at Rosehill.  Read more »

Jockey Tomizawa to keep Millions ride

Saturday 2 December 2017, 3:06pm

Veteran jockey Nozi Tomizawa will keep the Magic Millions ride on Ardoyne Road after steering the filly to a brilliant win at Doomben.  Read more »

Wet Sandown no concern for Mrs Gardenia

Saturday 2 December 2017, 2:59pm

Mrs Gardenia has appreciated a drop in grade scoring a stylish win as favourite in the Clanbrooke Racing Handicap at Sandown.  Read more »

Imperial Aviator claims Australian win

Saturday 2 December 2017, 2:42pm

English stayer Imperial Aviator has been touted as a potential Melbourne Cup contender by Gai Waterhouse after he won for the first time in Australia.  Read more »

Kersley set for big Melbourne move

Saturday 2 December 2017, 2:34pm

Apprentice Fred Kersley is set to go on loan to Lindsay Park after landing his 20th metropolitan win aboard Memory Bank at Sandown.  Read more »

Begg has high hopes for Written By

Saturday 2 December 2017, 2:20pm

Trainer Grahame Begg believes Written By has the talent for better races next autumn after the two-year-old made a winning start to his career at Sandown.  Read more »

My Giuliano heads to Stayers Cup

Saturday 2 December 2017, 1:56pm

My Giuliano is headed to the Magic Millions Stayers Cup in January after making it three wins in a row at Doomben.  Read more »

Epidemic adds to winning record

Saturday 2 December 2017, 1:49pm

The regally bred Epidemic has claimed her second consecutive win with victory in a small field at Rosehill.  Read more »

Perfect Pitch claims maiden at Rosehill

Saturday 2 December 2017, 1:37pm

Golden Slipper-winning trainer Gary Portelli has another promising two-year-old filly on his hands after Perfect Pitch broke her maiden at Rosehill.  Read more »

Moher to be checked by vet on race day

Friday 1 December 2017, 6:29pm

Moher has been passed fit by Godolphin vets but the Festival Stakes contender will have a race day inspection after being kicked in a leg.  Read more »

Junglized challenged to match winning duo

Friday 1 December 2017, 6:04pm

Buoyed by a double at Mudgee, Hawkesbury trainer Brad Widdup is looking to his first ever runner Junglized to continue his winning streak at Rosehill.  Read more »

Flash chasing the Sandown Cash for Laurie

Friday 1 December 2017, 5:48pm

With a nomination for the Magic Millions Guineas on the Gold Coast, Flash Cash needs to show he's worthy of the trip with a forward showing at Sandown.  Read more »

Kennewell can't fault Viddora in Perth

Friday 1 December 2017, 5:26pm

Adelaide trainer Lloyd Kennewell expects Viddora to prove hard to beat in the Group One Winterbottom Stakes in Perth with even luck in running.  Read more »

Mister Sea Wolf to start Australian career

Friday 1 December 2017, 5:21pm

European import Mister Sea Wolf will make his Australian debut in the Festival Stakes at Rosehill, a stepping stone to the Doncaster Mile.  Read more »

Improper conduct charge for John Sadler

Friday 1 December 2017, 4:48pm

John Sadler will front the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board after being charged with improper conduct by Racing Victoria stewards.  Read more »

Gamblestown rolls dice for comeback win

Friday 1 December 2017, 4:45pm

Gamblestown will step up to 2000 metres for the first time in the ATC Cup at Rosehill in an attempt to record his first win since returning from injury.  Read more »

Moroney stable with two Sandown chances

Friday 1 December 2017, 4:27pm

Stablemates War Legend and Lord Barrington are scheduled to run at Sandown after missing planned starts on Kilmore Cup day when that meeting was abandoned.  Read more »

Expected Sandown wet no worry for Smerdon

Friday 1 December 2017, 12:00pm

Trainer Robert Smerdon doesn't expect the prospects of a rain-affected track to cause his runners too many concerns at Sandown.  Read more »

McGillivray gets chance for 2nd stakes win

Friday 1 December 2017, 11:32am

Matt McGillivray will ride tough sprinter Siegfried in his comeback in the George Moore Stakes after the gelding's regular riders were unavailable.  Read more »

Marshall appeals 26-meeting suspension

Friday 1 December 2017, 11:32am

Apprentice Taylor Marshall has appealed a 26-meeting suspension after being found guilty of careless riding in a race in which another jockey fell.  Read more »

Pedigree Points for this Saturday’s 2yo Plate at Rosehill…

Friday 1 December 2017, 11:06am

The field of eight come from a variety of families and include relations to HK Sprinting sensation Absolute Champion, Golden Slipper winner Vancouver, Blue Diamond Stakes winner True Jewels and the grand mare Appearance.  Read more »

Doomben predicted to go ahead

Friday 1 December 2017, 10:01am

Stewards will inspect a rain-soaked Doomben racecourse late on race eve but there is no danger to the meeting unless there are more heavy falls.  Read more »

Rain to determine Sandown meeting fate

Friday 1 December 2017, 9:58am

The projected amount of rain on race day will determine the fate of the Melbourne metropolitan meeting at Sandown.  Read more »

Redouble after trio of wins at Rosehill

Friday 1 December 2017, 9:36am

Redouble will attempt to extend his winning streak to three when the Bjorn Baker-trained gelding steps up to 1500 metres at Rosehill.  Read more »

Jim Byrne is Paul Butterworth's gain

Friday 1 December 2017, 9:35am

Trainer Paul Butterworth is happy jockey Jim Byrne will be fit to ride Capital Gain in his comeback run at Doomben.  Read more »

Mister Smartee finally makes Rosehill

Thursday 30 November 2017, 6:11pm

Veteran Port Macquarie trainer Tas Morton is bringing three-year-old Mister Smartee to Rosehill for a crack at a Highway Handicap.  Read more »

Milwaukee set to run at Rosehill

Thursday 30 November 2017, 6:07pm

The Mike Moroney-trained dual acceptor Milwaukee is set to head to Sydney to run at Rosehill in preference to a race at Sandown.  Read more »

Group One Autumn Goals for Derby Winning Colt

Thursday 30 November 2017, 4:57pm

As Victoria Derby hero Ace High continues a well-earned break in the spelling paddock, trainer David Payne is already plotting the next chapter of his success which may ultimately lead to a stud career at a major farm.  Read more »

Matthew Leek to face RAD Board hearing

Thursday 30 November 2017, 4:31pm

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will hear charges against trainer Matthew Leek over the attempted raceday treatment of two horses at Pakenham.  Read more »

Palazzo Pubblico set for Starlight Stakes

Thursday 30 November 2017, 4:26pm

Palazzo Pubblico will attempt to build on an encouraging start to her campaign in Melbourne when she lines up in the Starlight Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »

Kersley after Sandown win for Lindsay Park

Thursday 30 November 2017, 3:38pm

West Australian apprentice Fred Kersley needs one more city winner to transfer on loan to Lindsay Park and further his riding career.  Read more »

Positives for Monsieur Gustave at Doomben

Thursday 30 November 2017, 3:10pm

Monsieur Gustave has plenty of positive statistics as he chases his fourth stakes win in a row at Doomben.  Read more »

Cory Parish out to build on dream spring

Thursday 30 November 2017, 2:52pm

Having won the Caulfield Cup on Boom Time and ridden the stayer in a Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup, Cory Parish is keen to build on his memorable spring.  Read more »

Miss Invincible has chance to prove it

Thursday 30 November 2017, 2:44pm

Bjorn Baker will introduce his fourth two-year-old of the season when Miss Invincible makes her debut at Rosehill.  Read more »

Former French horse in Sandown debut

Thursday 30 November 2017, 2:37pm

Lindsay Park will unveil former French horse Al Haram in an 1800m-race at Sandown.  Read more »

Tabcorp, CrownBet to settle differences

Thursday 30 November 2017, 1:35pm

TabCorp and CrownBet have settled differences over the $11 billion merger between the former and Tatts Group.  Read more »

Katy keeps giving for O'Dea

Thursday 30 November 2017, 1:09pm

Trainer Steve O'Dea's first good horse Kiss Me Katy continues to help the trainer with her progeny.  Read more »

Wet no worry for Cooroi Chase at Doomben

Thursday 30 November 2017, 12:56pm

The rain which has swamped Doomben racecourse holds no fears for noted mudlark Cooroi Chase.  Read more »

Patrick Moloney to ride in New Zealand

Thursday 30 November 2017, 12:36pm

Victorian jockey Patrick Moloney will ride at two feature meetings in New Zealand, replacing the suspended Jake Bayliss.  Read more »

Taylor Marshall suspended for 26 meetings

Thursday 30 November 2017, 12:17pm

Apprentice Taylor Marshall has been suspended for 26 meetings for careless riding in a race at Yarra Valley earlier this spring.  Read more »

Weather watch for Snoopy at Doomben

Thursday 30 November 2017, 11:46am

Trainer Chris Munce is watching the weather before he commits the much-travelled Snoopy to a Brisbane debut in the George Moore Stakes.  Read more »

Heavy rain puts dampener on Vic meetings

Thursday 30 November 2017, 11:41am

City racing at Moonee Valley and Sandown could be in jeopardy if the heavy rain forecast in Victoria eventuates.  Read more »

Toast Of New York in surprise comeback

Thursday 30 November 2017, 9:03am

Group One performer Toast Of New York is to make a surprise comeback at Lingfield.  Read more »

Fradd has best day at Gold Coast

Wednesday 29 November 2017, 6:10pm

Jockey Robbie Fradd received an early present for his 53rd birthday next week by riding an Australian career-best 5 1/2 winners at the Gold Coast on Wednesday.  Read more »

Talented fillies break maidens at Wyong

Wednesday 29 November 2017, 5:55pm

Three-year-old fillies Impulsive and Velocita have recorded contrasting maiden wins for Sydney's premier trainer Chris Waller at Wyong.  Read more »

Cumani takes soft approach with Authority

Wednesday 29 November 2017, 5:22pm

Golden Authority remains unbeaten this campaign with a narrow win in the Spicer Thoroughbreds Handicap at Sandown.  Read more »

Mallyon impressed by McEvoy-trained colts

Wednesday 29 November 2017, 5:01pm

Andrew Mallyon has a good strike rate riding for trainer Tony McEvoy and could add to it when he partners Vinland and Sanctimonious in races at Sandown.  Read more »

Iowa continues Waller's staying run

Wednesday 29 November 2017, 4:47pm

Well-bred filly Iowa has continued Chris Waller's Gold Cost stables' great run in metropolitan class staying races in Queensland with her win on Wednesday.  Read more »

Isorich set for first Listed Sydney start

Wednesday 29 November 2017, 4:08pm

Veteran gelding Isorich takes on Listed company in Sydney for the first time in his 71-race career in the Starlight Stakes at Rosehill.  Read more »